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Schools in 93003 — Ventura, California

93003 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.1 — 2.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.2 to 74.7, a 45.5-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
46.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.5
29.2 – 74.7
Avg Exceeded %
20.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 93003 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Foothill Technology High with a Scope Score of 75 and 39.6% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93003. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93003 averages 19.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 93003 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93003
93003Ventura1346.1
93004Ventura440.4-5.7
93001Ventura743.5-2.6
93010Camarillo947.5+1.4
93012Camarillo661.4+15.3
93013Carpinteria545.1-1.0

School archetypes in 93003

3 Culture First2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93003 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93003

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Foothill Technology High
Ventura Unified Strong All-Around
75Ventura39.6%68.7%10.2%0.7%
2Mound Elementary
Ventura Unified Growth Engine
61Ventura33.6%64.5%9.9%0.5%
3Poinsettia Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
54Ventura27.7%56.5%11.1%1.7%
4Loma Vista Elementary
Ventura Unified Culture First
54Ventura34.1%59.8%14.5%1.0%
5Buena High
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
51Ventura13.9%37.7%16.0%1.0%
6Portola Elementary
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
48Ventura27.2%54.9%21.3%2.8%
7Balboa Middle
Ventura Unified On the Rise
41Ventura17.2%39.8%12.8%5.2%
8Will Rogers Elementary
Ventura Unified Culture First
39Ventura18.2%34.7%11.7%0.6%
9Anacapa Middle
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
38Ventura14.8%38.1%17.4%5.0%
10Montalvo Elementary
Ventura Unified Culture First
38Ventura17.4%40.7%14.0%0.3%
11Elmhurst Elementary
Ventura Unified On the Rise
36Ventura8.6%31.5%21.8%1.5%
12Lemon Grove
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
34Ventura14.6%40.9%27.1%3.5%
13Pacific High
Ventura Unified Building Momentum
29Ventura2.5%12.7%66.9%7.6%

Schools in 93003 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93003

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ventura good?
Ventura's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.1/100, which is 2.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 20.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Ventura?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ventura is Foothill Technology High with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 39.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Ventura schools compare to the state average?
Ventura elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 20.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 29.2 to 74.7, a 45.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Ventura?
Ventura has 13 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.